# The Pictorial Key to the Tarot: An Illustrated Guide - Hardcover

by **A. E. Waite** (Author)

**_Picture your fate, forecast your future and transform your fortune_**  
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An illustrated guide to the world famous _Original Rider Waite Tarot_ - the most popular deck in the world.**

Unlock the secrets of the tarot with renowned scholar of the occult, A E Waite. Featuring the original card artwork by Pamela Colman Smith, _The Pictorial Key to the Tarot_ is an insightful card-by-card analysis of the 78-card Rider Waite Tarot deck featuring both regular and reverse meanings. This illuminating book is the ultimate guide to mastering the art of tarot.

### Author Biography

Arthur **Edward Waite** was the designer and co-creator of the now famous Rider Waite Tarot deck.

An American-born British poet and scholarly mystic, his strong interest in all esoteric matters - divination, magic, Kabbalism, alchemy and Freemasony - led to him penning a number of books. These include the _Key to the Tarot_, T_he Book of Ceremonial Magic_ and _A New Encyclopedia of Freemasony._

**Number of Pages:** 400

**Dimensions:** 1.34 x 7.07 x 4.66 IN

**Publication Date:** December 28, 2021

## Details

- **Price:** 23.74 USD
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- **Type:** Books
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